But, I will tell you their was a lot of traffic on that main road heading that direction. any lures that are must have for back country trout? Semi-guided hunts are designed for the hunters who are looking for a quality hunt but do not want to be fully guided for the duration of there hunt.. Over the years, probably 95% of our clients have chose this hunt., and continue to come back year after year. The easiest way to determine the easier to draw units is to give us a call and we can discuss the different units. Dec 05. Check out Hopewell Lake area. These hunts are reasonably priced and are great for the person who wants to insure taking home the bull elk of a lifetime. The drawing odds for this unit are difficult. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. Beware of Dave Farr, cattle rancher who owns a lot of land around Pelona. $$$$ New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Rifle/MZ Mature Bull Elk U. The nearest town is Tres Piedres, NM at the northeast corner of the unit. or SHOW UNIT: New Mexico - Elk . As with most public lands, get back off the roads and there's elk. Once you get to Canjilon, you can go left and it takes you to the lakes region. Great hunts, but understand that if you apply for these tags use one choice and not three. To help you in your license application, you may use our outfitter number with your application. These hunts are only offered in Game Management Units 10, 12, 51 and 52 for all weapons types (rifle, muzzleloader and bow). We only offer fully guided and accommodated hunts OR 2 day guided with no accommodations or meals in these units. OP. I heard a few guys saying crime is very bad in the area and stories of camps being raided while they were out hunting. The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon and all personal transportation. Thanks for breaking the ice! The Canjilon lakes area was closed due to trees falling. In these camps, Kiowa provides the cook, meals, snacks water and soft drinks and a person knowledgeable of the area to send you to where we feel you will find elk. Mandatory Harvest Reporting Requirements. "Estimates put bull-to-cow ratios at about 12 per 100." For trophy bulls, Dion shared that the Wenaha Unit in northeast Oregon is most popular. HuntScore members shared hunt tips & contact info (where applicable): The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. We offer bow, muzzleloader and rifle hunts in these units. Contact Us | These areas consist of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State trust and private land holding. I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . Units 51 and 52 These units located in Northern New Mexico with high populations of elk and limited number of hunters success is very high. We have offered these hunts for over 20 years with great success, some years were 100% for muzzleloader and rifle. I have started to planning by viewing maps of the area, and planning a weekend trip two weeks before the hunt to actually scout the area. These units border The Mescalero Apache Reservation with unit 36 to the north of the reservation and unit 34 to the south. There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. The Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest is one of the premier trophy elk areas in the United States. Both of these units are in a roadless/ wilderness area that prohibits off road vehicles and off road traffic of any type. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Unit 51 and 52 are our main units on the Carson, but we offer hunting in all units of the Carson National Forest, including units 2, 50, 53, and the Valle Vidal in unit 55A. The property is home to a large number of resident elk, deer, bear and turkey. If anyone has hunted this unit, I love to hear about your experience there. Media | New Mexico Hunting/Recreation Maps BLM-New Mexico has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to offer free maps of Big Game hunting units and recreational opportunities on public land using the CarryMap application. Saw a fair number of Elk and lots of Yahoos. This unit has an excellent elk population and the number of hunters is controlled as opposed to most of Colorados public land units. Elk New Mexico landowner tag (unit 51) Herbie03 Jul 17, 2019 Jul 17, 2019 #1 H Herbie03 FNG Joined Dec 1, 2016 Messages 98 Location St Louis I've got a family member with some land in U51. Toggle navigation. These hunts are offered in Units 52 and 51 located in the Carson National Forest. Good report and great bull! Go Pro to see what they had to say! thanks! The guiding will occur on the same 2 days for everyone on the application. Landowner Permits for Unit 51, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico . 9 Day 11: $6,800 + tax. by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:56 pm, Post Elk licenses are guaranteed via private land permits. This hunt has a higher success rate than the two-day guided only hunts and the reason is simple. DMO is now offering fully guided hunts in these units of the famed Gila National Forest. congrats! No, it will be my first time in that unit. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. . Hunters wishing to donate their deer or elk meat or people interested in making a tax-deductible donation to the processing fund should go to https://www.rrfb.org/ for more information. Its already a sucess just because I get to go! Elk Solo New Mexico gmu 52 coadyadam May 17, 2018 1 2 Next May 17, 2018 #1 C coadyadam Junior Member Joined May 16, 2018 Messages 11 I drew a first season archery elk tag for NM unit 52. While you are hunting, the staff is out scouting for you. I have been doing Crossfit to stay in shape and will be incorporating hiking to my routine and will be spending time out on the range. Drew Unit 51 for 1st rifle season in 2018, from the previous comments - I am encouraged & looking forward to the fall. Use of Horses: $495.00 per hunter per hunt. Hard work and persistence pays off. Well if you would like to come along on either hunt??? Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! We will provide you with the outfitter number for the draw and a guide for 2 days. The first two weeks of the season up there, if there gonna fire up it'll be between 3am and daylight. Combo hunts for elk and bear are available during the rifle seasons in October. The units on the Carson are all very large running from 100,000 acres to almost 400,000 acres. Elk New Mexico 16e and 51 Trott2478 Apr 18, 2018 1 2 3 Next Apr 18, 2018 #1 T Trott2478 FNG Joined Apr 25, 2015 Messages 61 I drew New Mexico 16e rifle, mule friend drew 51 rifle both hunts are 10-22 - 10/26. Update on this post. Go to Top Bow elk hunts can be combined with a bow deer hunt at no additional hunting fee. Be the first to review! User Scores. JavaScript is disabled. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). Looking for some info so I have a place to start. Walking and observing is key. I archery hunted it 3 times when I was stationed at Holloman. Check Game and Fish brochure for dates corresponding to your choice of unit. I would not worry about a spotter just get some good binos. ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; . The camp is located on private property, and offers easy access to most of the unit. Hunts are available in any Game Management unit within the Gila National Forest, EXCEPT in units 16B-22. Might be worth a look. Thanks again! Maps of the elk management zones and unit-wide ranches Maps of the elk management zones and unit-wide ranches are available online: www wildlife state nm us/hunting/maps/eplus/ Elk Licenses Licenses, applications, harvest reporting and general information: 1-888-248-6866 20222023 Unit 51 and 52 are our main units on the Carson, but we offer hunting in all units of the Carson National Forest, including units 2, 50, 53, and the Valle Vidal in unit 55A. Or you can go right. Rifle: Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, (any five days). Use the following certificate if you give game meat, fish or parts of game animals to an individual. Visit New Mexico Department of Fish and Game. We have taken bulls off of this unit that are greater than 300 B&C and occasionally one better than 350 B&C. These units are known for having trophy elk. To confirm that you are able to get a license for your hunt, after your deposit is paid, a ranch hand will personally make a 100 mile round trip to the New Mexico Game and fish with the Voucher, and Your $505 for the license so that it will be at the ranch when you arrive. Hunts in these units are mostly done on foot with some done on horseback. Apr 18, 2018 #2 R Randy Newberg Lil-Rokslider These units located in Northern New Mexico with high populations of elk and limited number of hunters success is very high. Contributors to this thread: lineman21 09-Jun-10. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. License Fee: $345.00 over the counter, including the mandatory habitat management access stamp. With a once in a life time draw, limited road travel and an area a little of 100,000. acres, it is one of the best hunts New Mexico has to offer. OtoPro SoundGear Phantom and Impulse Review, Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Rangefinder Review, Toric UHD 2.5-15x44mm FFP Hunt Series Riflescope Review, Hunting Big Mule Deer after Mid-October with Cliff Gray. DRAW ODDS . Individuals applying for this unit need to be physically able to ride horses and to walk up to six miles per day. 7 Day 21: $5,800 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300 + tax DMO offers fully guided/outfitted hunts in one of New Mexico's sought out areas. Saw some sign there but no bulls out in some of the limited openings. Ive had success in both areas. These units offer the hunter easy access, an excellent elk population, and limited hunting pressure. With these units totaling about 700,000 acres and a high population of elk with a limit number of hunters, it offers a fantastic opportunity for high success. Good luck to all the hunters out there this year. There is easy access to areas in these units with several roads and trails crossing them. We provide tents, cots, pads, shower area, lights and heat, rest rooms or porta-potties. From all of the information I have gathered, I don't think it will be hard to find elk if you put in the effort. The odds of you drawing a Gila tag are around 5% or less. This is a high-fence hunt and you are guaranteed to kill a bull elk. GamePuncher. I am hesitant to chime in after Randy already offered, but PM me if you want some additional help. The home is nicely furnished with a shower and bathtub, large kitchen and large living room areas. Hunt is Oct 15-19, depending on how the rut season goes, it may be late rut to post rut during this time frame. ELK-3-172. These hunts can also be combined with a bow deer hunt. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I am assuming it will be hot and the bulls won't be to fired up yet. Good luck, lets us know how it goes. The cost of this hunt includes guide and transportation during the hunt. SouthWest,NM. Recreation area to reopen in northern New Mexico forest, Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, OtoPro SoundGear Phantom and Impulse Review, Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Rangefinder Review, Toric UHD 2.5-15x44mm FFP Hunt Series Riflescope Review, Hunting Big Mule Deer after Mid-October with Cliff Gray. This hunt occurs on private ranches near Raton, NM. Looking for some info so I have a place to start. Shot my bull in NM on the 6th.Got to my unit 2 days early finding mostly mule deer but an area of fresh elk sign.No talking from the elk at all during my scouting.Saturday morning got into a bull with cows 10-15 minutes after shooting light.Went to circle in front of them but ran into them heading up and over.Quick 80 yards shot and my bull was down.Two more bulls then started carrying on as I was breaking mine down.Didnt see another Hunter anywhere within miles of where I was.NM hands down has the worst forest service roads I've ever seen.I was pretty much the only one crazy enough to drive my truck on the 4x4 marked roads so that helped.Everyone else was hunting off the nice gravel roads about 10 miles away in either direction. Darrell 10-Jun-10. It is the hunters responsibility to handle the arrangements and charges with the processor. These are excellent units, and because of this it can be very difficult to draw a tag. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. 338 LEGEND; Jun 12, 2009; Replies 2 Views 4K. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! I shot a freak 5x and just missed a chance on a nice 6x6 there a couple of years ago. $$$$ call New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! He entered for the LO draw but didn't get picked. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The areas that we are hunting are: Valle Vidal Portion of the Carson National Forest. Recent Posts. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. It will take you some time to get a "feel" for what the elk are doing and what the other hunters are doing. There were a couple good burns last year in the NE part of the unit. I know the unit fairly well and would be happy to help. I haven't been able to hunt in years due to a deployment in 2005 and working in Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel since. Muzz. I'm definitely excited about the hunt! Please enjoy these photos from past Kiowa customers and their trophies taken on public land. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is the draw application deadline (March 22, 2023). Any info would be appreciated. i will prob head up that way to scout it in late july or early aug. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. About Us | Unit 52 is approximately 300,000 acres in size and Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres. September 7-13, 2023September 18-24, 2023, September 6-14, 2023September 16-24, 2023, Rifle: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023Rifle: November 11-15, 2023, Rifle: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023Muzzleloader: December 2-6, 2023, Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023, 1 hunter: $2,200 + tax2-3 hunters: $2,000 + tax4+ hunters: $1,800 + tax, 1 hunter: $3,200 + tax2-3 hunters: $2,800 + tax4+ hunters: $2,600 + tax. Advertise With Us. I do not know how many people are in camp as it is based on the draw. Although my info is dated I know the unit well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Elk - Private, Colorado Elk - Unit 52 Public Elk - Unit 51 Public Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep All donate game meat will be used to help feed New Mexicos hungry and homeless. Brilliant Canyon Ranch is located ten miles west of Raton, NM. The hunter is responsible for arriving in camp, his/her personal gear, weapons, license and stamps, gratuities and care for the animal after it arrives in camp. Although the number of elk in these units are not as high as in other units, the size of the units, the national monuments, closed areas, and private land holdings within the hunt unit, allow for bulls to gain age and consequently size. I've hunted there a few times and saw elk every time. Most of these units have Motor Vehicle restrictions and there is no off road or minimal road traffic allowed. Because we are always looking at additional ranches and acquiring new ranches on which to hunt and negotiating different leases the price of the hunts may be different than advertised. There is no additional charge for the combination hunt. These units are extremely popular and are in high demand by the sportsmen. Randy why didn't you share the elk marathon hunt with Corey Jacobson for a more realistic expectation of the unit? Please refer to the hunt information in this catalog under public land elk hunts for additional information on these hunts or contact me directly. You must log in or register to reply here. This unit allows the use of ATVs on all roads and for retrieval of your game. Stay on top or highas you can before daylight. This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a very high opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. The Wildlife Area is approximately 20,000 acres in size. Combination hunts are available for elk, deer and bear during the archery season in September. Your harvest report provides New Mexico Game and Fish with valuable information to effectively manage the states wildlife resources. I thought that I would add some information or thoughts about elk hunting and hunting in general in New Mexico for the reader read more, Elk Guided/Public Land Fully Accommodated. Ive hunted 51 numerous times and harvested every hunt on that unit. Good luck to you! Kiowa hunts in Game Management Unit 52, located in north central New Mexico. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk May 17, 2018 #2 Dusty2426 WoodMoose 09-Jun-10. Both archery and rifle hunts are available for all big game species. I consider Unit 10 a sleeper unit. Click here to proceed to interactive map. Harvested cows are transported to Raton to the meat processor for skinning and processing. This hunt must be in an area where the guide can drive to camp. The ratio of guide to hunters will be 1 guide per the number of clients on the application. Otherwise, by next year, tons of googler freeloaders will be trying get a $$unit tag and hunt the "south end" to find the elk. Thread starter dcopas78; Start date Oct 27, 2016; Oct 27, 2016 #1 dcopas78 Well-known member. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. After 3 years of trying to draw a tag, I finally drew a Unit 52 bull elk tag during the Muzzleloader season, Oct 7 - 11. Remeber to stay S of 64, N is unit 52. Can you tell the differance between a real bull and a person bugle. Jun 24, 2009. Gilaelkhunt, Thank you for the info, will contact the FS before I head in. Use of horses: $495.00 per hunter per hunt extra. I'm want to hunt his place for archery but of course need a LO tag. Hot breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be provided each day. In the past the Kiowa Team has taken bulls up to 383 and often take bulls in the 340 and 350 class. New Member. Designed by Kady Bee. The hunter is responsible for their motel, meals, personal gear, weapon and license. razor 09-Jun-10. 2016Deadwood Mountain Outfitters. dang! I drew the first rifle hunt for Unit 51 in northern New Mexico. Nothing will be furnished for your hunt except for the use of the outfitter number and a guide for 2 days. If you go east off hwy 84 through Canjilon toward Canjilon lakes and hunt south and east from there, there's some good dark timber for when the crowds arrive. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. These units should be one that you consider for a chance at a trophy bull. Also something to consider, those elk come down to the private meadows along hwy 64 to feed at night. by jerseyelknut Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:41 pm, Post This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a good opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. P.S. The cost of the hunt includes meals, guide, and transportation during the hunt and trophy preparation of the animal. Great Bull! The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon, and transportation to and from camp. 9 Day 21: $6,300 + tax I didn't expect to see them there in large numbers, but be forewarned their were also a substantial number of hunters. I have hunted that area for the last 5 years. I haven't been able to hunt in years due to a deployment in 2005 and working in Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel since. Still heavily thinking about a light weight spotter, possibly leupold 15-30x 50. We offer all three types of hunts on the Cibola, two-day guided with no accommodations, two-day guided with accommodations and meals and fully guided for the hunt with accommodations and meals. The opportunity to harvest a large Pope and & Young or Boone and Crockett trophy bull elk, deer or bear is excellent. DMO is now offering fully guided hunts in these units located in Southern New Mexico. Again, thank you all for your help, cant wait to go, but so nervous as this will be my first out of state hunt and first elk hunt! For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is April 7. The size of the elk range from 6x6 280 B&C bulls to bulls ranging over 400 B&C. 42. Trout Lakes, the Y right out of Cebolla . In these units for several years we have had 100% success in both muzzleloader and rifle hunts. The draw is difficult but worth putting in for as a choice. Use of Horses by Guided Hunters: $495.00 per hunter extra. Elk Hunts on Private and Public Land Below. Log in to your account and click Harvest Reporting in the MAIN MENU to file your Harvest Reportor call the Game & Fish Information Center at 888-248-6866. Weather can vary by elevation. This will allow for an elk hunter using our outfitter number to apply for the 10% of the outfitters draw pool. You are using an out of date browser. This is your opportunity to have a chance to draw a tag and have a guided hunt to go with it, for the cost of the landowner tag. New Mexico Unit 51 Elk Tags (3 ) New Mexico Unit 52 Elk Tags (3 ) New Mexico Unit 53 Elk Tags (3 ) New Mexico Unit 55 Elk Tags (1 ) Sort By New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale 2023 New Mexico Unit 6A Rifle or MZ Tag New Mexico Elk Tags, New Mexico unit 6A, New Mexico unit 6A Elk Hunting Be the first to review! Never been there for starters but planning some scouting trip before season. The unit is big with elk scattered pretty much across the whole unit so avoid the places where the crowds tend to gather, i.e. I drew this unit for second rifle this year and am really looking forward to it. We have never failed to put a hunter on bulls during our tenure on these ranches. 51 2 49 0 ANY ANY LL M 220: 67 . no one here has hunted 51? JavaScript is disabled. Four of these hunts can be combined with deer permits for a combination hunt. Horses will be used in these units, along with foot travel.. Read about advertising on huntscore here. Congrats! September 7-13, 2023September 18-24, 2023, September 6-14, 2023September 16-24, 2023, Rifle: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-27, 2023Muzzleloader:December 2-6, 2023, Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023, 7 Day 21: $5,800.00 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 11: $6,800.00 + tax. ? just kidding I know your busy, but seriously. We offer two types of hunts in these units: The ranch has 600,000 acres of totally private land. . This unit is not a roadless unit and the use of ATVs is allowed on any designated road. This unit is not a roadless unit and the use of ATVs is allowed on any designated road. In these units for several years we have had 100% success in both muzzleloader and rifle hunts. Everyone wants to hunt the Gila and some do. Location. Permits on this wildlife area are limited and no more than two non-resident hunters will be drawn for each hunt. We tested it out for several years with friends who had great hunts and took excellent bulls. I sent you a pm hopefully you got it, and thank you. Created in 1980, it has been continually managed for quality elk hunting. I would hunt northwest toward the Jaramilla Ranch. Well I'm kinda planning on Canjilon lake area to start. i have never hunted it. Its your choice on the size of the bull that you want to hunt and harvest. This is a great opportunity to make the Gila one of your next hunting destinations. No more than six hunters will be permitted on the property during a given hunting period - normally four at a time. Any advice would be appreciated. Satellite television and telephone service are also available. Thats where I hunted and camped as well. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Archery - Where to start - first year elk hunting, 25-06 with 110 Hornady ELD-X - Powder suggestion. 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